Logistics Plus Renews Its Annual U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport® Partnership

Logistics Plus Renews Its Annual U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport® Partnership

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Logistics Plus Renews Its Annual U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport® Partnership

It’s the tenth consecutive year that Logistics Plus successfully completes its SmartWay emissions reporting.

SmartWay-and-Logistics-PlusERIE, PA (September 17, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has submitted and received approval for its current data submission to the SmartWay Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the industry.

Since 2004, SmartWay has helped partners avoid emitting 134 million tons of air pollution (NOx, PM, and CO2), which helps protect the environment and keep Americans healthy. Emissions reductions benefit communities near ports, borders, and truck stops, protecting the health and well-being of citizens in these areas. Each year, performance data is submitted and reviewed to qualify as a SmartWay partner. The EPA recently approved the Logistics Plus annual submission of Partnership reporting requirements for the tenth consecutive year.

“The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) applauds the renewal of your SmartWay partnership and looks forward to working with you to achieve your freight efficiency goals,” said Langston Jones, Partner Account Manager Assisting the EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership under a Cooperative Agreement with SSAI.

Adam Mook, Compliance Department Manager for Logistics Plus, added, “Our partnership with SmartWay the past decade is another confirmation to our customers and carriers that Logistics Plus is doing its part for environmental sustainability.”

Learn more at www.logisticsplus.com/logistics-plus-sustainability-initiatives.

About SmartWay

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In 2004, fifteen companies and freight sector associations worked with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create the SmartWay program as a way of using market-based incentives and technology solutions to address long-term trends, changes, and challenges in the freight transportation sector. SmartWay Transport is the U.S. EPA’s flagship program for improving fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution from the transportation supply chain industry. The Partnership currently has over 3,700 Partners including shipper, logistics companies, truck, rail, barge, and multimodal carriers. Partners rely upon SmartWay tools and approaches to track and reduce emissions and fuel use from goods movement. For information about the SmartWay Transport Partnership visit www.epa.gov/smartway.

About Logistics Plus Inc.

Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence technology, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded over 24 years ago in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded, fast-growing, and, award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 450 global employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices or warehouses located in Erie, PA; Akron, OH; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Des Moines, IA; Detroit, MI; Fort Worth, TX; Haslet TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Melbourne, FL; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Olean, NY; Ontario, CA; San Bernardino, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tampa Bay, FL; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; Ukraine; Uganda; and United Kingdom; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com

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Logistics Plus Acquires Rights to www.logisticsplus.com Domain

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Logistics Plus Acquires Rights to www.logisticsplus.com Domain

The company’s website can now be found online at either www.logisticsplus.com or www.logisticsplus.com.

ERIE, PA (September 15, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, reports that it has acquired the lawful rights to the www.logisticsplus.com domain name. In accordance with ICANN’s Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy, a formal “Logistics Plus, Inc. v. Silverman, Jay” Complaint was filed on July 8, 2020. A three-person panel appointed by the FORUM, a third-party arbitration service, on August 18, 2020, made the decision that Logistics Plus should rightfully be awarded the www.logisticsplus.com domain name.

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The company expects to migrate its primary URL and all email addresses to the www.logisticsplus.com domain in the near future.

“We are pleased with the FORUM’s decision,” said Scott Frederick, Vice President of Marketing for Logistics Plus.  “As the rightful owners of the Logistics Plus name and marks, and after years of unsuccessful good-faith negotiations, we filed a formal complaint because we felt strongly that we should own the rights to both the dot net and dot com domain name variations of our trademarked name. It’s unclear how many people tried and failed to find us over the years through the dot com extension, but I am delighted they will be able to find us now.”

About Logistics Plus Inc.

Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence technology, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded over 24 years ago in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded, fast-growing, and, award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 450 global employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices or warehouses located in Erie, PA; Akron, OH; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Des Moines, IA; Detroit, MI; Fort Worth, TX; Haslet TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Melbourne, FL; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Olean, NY; Ontario, CA; San Bernardino, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tampa Bay, FL; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; Ukraine; Uganda; and United Kingdom; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881

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Logistics Plus is Once Again Named to the Inc. 5000 Annual List of Fastest-Growing Companies

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Logistics Plus is Once Again Named to the Inc. 5000 Annual List of Fastest-Growing Companies

It’s the third straight year and the sixth time overall that Logistics Plus has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list.

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ERIE, PA (August 12, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been included on Inc. magazine’s 39th annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Logistics Plus has an official rank of 2086 on the list, published in the September 2020 issue of Inc. magazine, with an impressive three-year growth rate of 202% from 2016 to 2019 for its U.S.-based operations. It is the third consecutive year and the sixth time overall since 2007 that Logistics Plus has made the list. Last year the magazine’s editor in chief said a mere four percent of companies have made the list five times or more.

Additional facts:

  • Logistics Plus ranked #2086 among all companies on the list; it’s second-highest rank since 2007
  • Logistics Plus ranked the #2 fastest-growing company among all businesses based in Erie, Pennsylvania
  • Logistics Plus ranked #4 among all Logistics & Transportation businesses based in Pennsylvania
  • Logistics Plus ranked #74 among all businesses based in Pennsylvania
  • Logistics Plus ranked #77 among all businesses in the entire Logistics & Transportation Industry

“This month we began our 25th year of business,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “Since day one, growth has been our only real strategy, and I am pleased to say that over the past twenty-four years we’ve grown every year except for one. By growing, you find new people and create new opportunities, and I love that.”

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About the Inc. 5000

The 2020 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2016 and 2019. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2016. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2019. (Since then, several companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2016 is $100,000; the minimum for 2019 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Logistics Plus Inc.

Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence technology, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded over 24 years ago in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded, fast-growing, and, award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 450 global employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Akron, OH; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Des Moines, IA; Detroit, MI; Fort Worth, TX; Haslet TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Melbourne, FL; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Olean, NY; Ontario, CA; San Bernardino, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tampa Bay, FL; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; Ukraine; Uganda; and United Kingdom; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com

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Yuriy Ostapyak Appointed COO of Logistics Plus Inc.

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Yuriy Ostapyak Appointed COO of Logistics Plus Inc.

The announcement was made by Logistics Plus Founder & CEO Jim Berlin earlier this week.

Yuriy.OstapyakERIE, PA (August 6, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that Yuriy Ostapyak has been formally named as the company’s Chief Operations Officer (COO) in addition to his responsibilities as Director of Global Operations.

“I’m naming Yuriy our COO because it’s a role he has largely played for the past few years anyway,” said Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “It makes it easier for anyone involved in any of our widely varied operations worldwide to know who to go to for direction on any of our many, many projects.  If it’s part of LP’s operations, Yuriy will be the guy. It’s a well-deserved new title and a clear recognition of the key role he is playing, and has been playing, in our global growth in yet another record year.”

Yuriy joined Logistics Plus in 2005. He earned his B.A. in International Business and Marketing from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2004 and, subsequently, a master’s degree in International Economics from the Kyiv National Economic University. In his time at Logistics Plus, Yuriy has played a key role in closing complex acquisitions, negotiating terms, financial conditions, and third-party financing. He has a consistent track record of delivering positive results to complex customers and business units by identifying and resolving complex issues that reduce cost, uncover waste, and drive profitability and effectiveness.

Berlin added, “Please join me in congratulating Yuriy as we look forward to his – and LP’s – continued evolution and leadership. Very cool!”

About Logistics Plus Inc.

Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence technology, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded over 23 years ago in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded, fast-growing, and, award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 450 global employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Akron, OH; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Des Moines, IA; Detroit, MI; Fort Worth, TX; Haslet TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Melbourne, FL; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Olean, NY; Ontario, CA; San Bernardino, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tampa Bay, FL; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; Ukraine; Uganda; and United Kingdom; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com

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Leading Supply Chain and Logistics Publication Names Logistics Plus a Top Supply Chain Partner for Second Time

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Leading Supply Chain and Logistics Publication Names Logistics Plus a Top Supply Chain Partner for Second Time

Recognition based on an online poll sent to supply chain professionals.

Great Supply Chain Partner 2020ERIE, PA (August 4, 2020) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce it has been named a Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain. The 2020 recognition is based on an online poll sent to supply chain professionals. It is the second time that Logistics Plus has been honored as a SupplyChainBrain top 100 supply chain partner.

“For 18 years running, SupplyChainBrain has published our much-anticipated list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners — a select group of companies whose customers recognize them for providing outstanding solutions and services,” said SupplyChainBrain Publisher Brad Berger. “Our six-month online poll of supply chain professionals requires specific criteria to nominate vendors and service providers whose solutions have made a significant impact on their company’s efficiency, customer service, and overall supply chain performance.  This year’s field of nominees was competitive and inspiring – coming from all sectors of supply chain management. Congratulations to Logistics Plus for making our list.”

Logistics Plus will appear in the 2020 August issue of SupplyChainBrain magazine and on SupplyChainBrain.com as an honored member of this year’s 100 Great Supply Chain Partners. The full online list can be viewed at
https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/31697-great-supply-chain-partners-of-2020.

“We are honored and humbled to once again be named as a great supply chain partner,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. “What is most gratifying about this recognition is that it comes directly from our customers who graciously nominated us for the recognition as part of the polling process. It’s a great acknowledgment of our passion for excellence and our goal of being a valued partner for all our customers.”

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

SupplyChainBrain, today’s most comprehensive supply chain management information resource, is accessed year-round through a wide range of ever-evolving multi-media formats by hundreds of thousands of the world’s most influential supply chain executives. In addition to addressing the fundamental principles of supply chain management, SupplyChainBrain identifies the latest news, emerging trends, technologies and best practices, forward-thinking ideas and cutting-edge solutions – and continues to write and report about these as they evolve and mature. Visit them online at www.supplychainbrain.com.

About Logistics Plus Inc.

Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence technology, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. The company was founded over 23 years ago in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin. Today, Logistics Plus is a highly regarded fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 450 global employees put the “plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.

The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Akron, OH; Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Des Moines, IA; Detroit, MI; Fort Worth, TX; Haslet TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Lexington, NC; Los Angeles, CA; Melbourne, FL; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Olean, NY; Ontario, CA; San Bernardino, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tampa Bay, FL; Australia; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; China; Colombia; Czech Republic; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Netherlands; Poland; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; Taiwan; Turkey; UAE; Ukraine; Uganda; and United Kingdom; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.

Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com

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